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17 Times the Media Got Major Stories Completely Wrong

17 Times the Media Got Major Stories Completely Wrong

Even trusted news outlets have made serious mistakes. These are 17 times they got major stories completely wrong.

12 Words That Stumped Spelling Bee Finalists Over the Last 100 Years

12 Words That Stumped Spelling Bee Finalists Over the Last 100 Years

Spelling bees are full of pressure, bright lights, and words that most people have never even heard before. Over the past century, some words have stood out for being especially tricky, even for the brightest young minds.

13 Technologies Everyone Feared When They First Came Out

13 Technologies Everyone Feared When They First Came Out

Almost every major tech innovation has faced public fear before becoming part of everyday life.

13 Historical Events That Would Have Gone Viral Today

13 Historical Events That Would Have Gone Viral Today

These historical moments would have dominated every feed if social media had existed.

12 Things That Were Legal in the ’70s But Are Unthinkable Now

12 Things That Were Legal in the ’70s But Are Unthinkable Now

In the 1970s, many everyday practices that would now be considered unsafe or unacceptable were legal.

10 Urban Legends That Were Proven True Years Later

10 Urban Legends That Were Proven True Years Later

These ten urban legends sounded like fiction at first but were later confirmed to be real by evidence or official records.